Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

Chen Ming described these future events to Sauros in a relatively concise manner, omitting the names of the people involved.

After listening intently, Sauros remained silent for a long time, inwardly grumbling:

No, lady! Where's the logic? Isn't your enemy, the culprit who killed your pretty-boy hero, the king who ordered your imprisonment and then sent him to his death?

Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor. If you want revenge, to vent your anger, or even to destroy the world, go settle accounts with the king! Go stir up trouble in the capital!

Why did you come here to wreak havoc on my territory of Fituia? What did I do to deserve this?

You bully the weak and fear the strong, huh?

Sauros felt incredibly aggrieved, as if he were sitting at home when disaster struck from the sky, and it was such a senseless and far-reaching calamity.

In the end, all the complaints boiled down to one conclusion: being love-struck is truly terrifying! To save their loved ones, they are so reckless, willing to risk the lives of thousands of innocent people for a slim hope!

After finishing his rant, Shaoluos looked at Chen Ming with hopeful eyes, as if grasping at a lifeline, and asked urgently:

"Since you, Lord Infinity, have foreseen all of this and know the root of the disaster... then, is it possible to eliminate that ominous magical vortex in the sky before it fully erupts?"

"no!"

Chen Ming shook his head and explained, "Theoretically, the safest method is indeed to directly eliminate the caster and stop the spell at its source. However, the problem is that the divine child Lilia, who cast this forbidden spell, exists in a future timeline a hundred years from now..."

"Besides that, another approach is to try to directly dispel this manifested magical vortex. However, I must warn you that this is not an ordinary magical creation. It is a phenomenon caused by the Divine Child's extremely special ability, which involves the rules of time and space. Forcibly dispelling it is not as simple as dispelling a fireball; there are unpredictable risks involved. For example, prematurely detonating the Great Transfer Disaster, or expanding the affected area..."

Chapter 293: The Beautiful Girl Benedict Was Picked Up for Free

"If there's no other choice, we might as well take the risk and give it a try,"

Chen Ming changed the subject: "But now there is a safer and more reliable method—as long as you follow my instructions and temporarily relocate all the residents of the Fitoa territory to a safe area, and then relocate them back after this great migration disaster is over, we can ensure that nothing goes wrong. Why take the risk?"

For Chen Ming, who is known for his steady and cautious nature, the first choice when faced with a decision involving the lives of tens of thousands of people would undoubtedly be the risk-free option.

As for the resettlement costs incurred due to the early relocation, Chen Ming didn't see it as a problem at all. After all, he could materialize gold at will, and he had more money than he could ever spend.

"Oh dear! Look at my brain, I get all confused when I get anxious!"

After listening to Chen Ming's clear analysis of the pros and cons, Shaoluos slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "That's right! Lord Wuxian, you've thought this through perfectly! Rather than risk stirring up that hornet's nest, it's better for us to get out of there beforehand! That's safe, absolutely safe! I'll go and personally supervise the process to speed up the relocation of residents and make sure that all people are transferred before the timeframe you predicted!"

Having grasped the key point, this decisive old lord instantly regained his energy.

"Well, let's go."

Chen Ming nodded, acknowledging his ability to execute.

Shaoluos bowed solemnly to Chen Ming again, then immediately turned around and ran down the spiral staircase inside the tower with brisk and rapid steps. His tall figure quickly disappeared at the top of the stairs.

Chen Ming watched him leave, and couldn't help but feel a little impressed—this old lord, who was over fifty, had an astonishingly vigorous energy. He had just been engaged in a "morning sightseeing" activity with that boneless cat-eared maid, which required extremely high skill and physical strength, but as soon as he heard that the territory was in trouble, he could immediately throw himself into such high-intensity work without showing any signs of fatigue.

However, this world does possess two supernatural power systems: magic and martial arts. It's quite normal for a nobleman like Sauros, who is inherently powerful, to be much stronger and more energetic than ordinary people.

As his thoughts returned, Chen Ming moved slightly, and the familiar ripples once again spread through the surrounding space.

The next moment, his figure disappeared from the top of the tower and instantly teleported back to the quiet and comfortable study of the mansion he had purchased in the magical city of Sharia.

Let's give Alice a break today since it just turned her birthday, and let the little girl start working hard again tomorrow.

As for Chen Ming, he plans to make a trip to the Kingdom of Wanglong.

Because there's a beautiful young woman there, Benedict Gingerdragon, who's so pretty she's almost like a supermodel.

According to her predetermined destiny, in the near future, she will marry the seventh prince of the Kingdom of Xilon, Pacus Xilon.

The mere thought of the name Pacus sent a flash of disgust through Chen Ming's eyes.

That was one of the most disgusting characters in the original work. His behavior was so despicable and his character so low that it was outrageous. This perverted prince had openly harassed "Mama Blue" and made outrageous remarks, claiming that he would violate Mama Blue in front of Rudeus, then cut off Rudeus's head, and then violate Mama Blue a second time when she was full of despair. In the end, he would keep her as a star slave for life. His outrageous remarks were simply mind-blowing.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg of the many evil deeds committed by this perverted prince.

After Pakus learned what power was, using his status as a prince and various despicable means to rape women became commonplace for him.

Moreover, he often kidnapped the lovers of the female victims as well, humiliated them in front of them, and ultimately tortured and killed them for his own amusement. His cruelty and brutality were so extreme that they aroused the wrath of both heaven and man, until the entire Kingdom of Xilong wanted to kill him!

How could a perverted beast like Pakus, who treats human life like dirt, be worthy of marrying such a beautiful girl?

It's like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung, no, it's like a poisonous swamp!

Now that Chen Ming knows about such a human tragedy, how can he sit idly by?

We must snatch it away decisively!

Thinking this, Chen Ming locked onto the location of the Royal Palace of the Dragon Kingdom. With a slight thought, his figure disappeared from Xia Liya's residence. The next moment, he appeared directly above the capital of the Dragon Kingdom. Then, like a meteorite falling to earth, he directly "stormed" into the heavily guarded Royal Palace!

That's right, it means "to score" literally.

He didn't send a formal invitation or follow any procedures; instead, he used the most direct and domineering method to "break through" from the outer perimeter of the palace all the way in.

Things are different now. When Chen Ming first transmigrated to World 2, he was not as strong as he used to be. In addition, he was wary of the top experts in this world who were known as the "Seven Great Powers". Therefore, he was inevitably low-key and cautious, and took things one step at a time.

However, after effortlessly defeating the immortal demon king Badigandi with a single move, he had a clear understanding of his own strength in this world—that battle made him realize that the so-called top combat power in this world could no longer pose a real threat to him.

Moreover, the glorious feat of instantly killing the Undying Demon King had already spread like wildfire throughout World 2. Various factions were secretly gathering information about this mysterious powerhouse, "Infinite," attempting to analyze his origins, strength, and intentions.

Under these circumstances, it is virtually impossible for him to maintain his past low profile.

Since that's the case, why not do the opposite and make a high-profile entrance? That would save us a lot of unnecessary testing and trouble.

With this in mind, Chen Ming chose the most eye-catching way to enter the palace.

Sure enough, his "intrusion" immediately triggered a violent reaction from the palace guard system.

The alarm bells rang, and countless guards and soldiers rushed in from all directions, trying to stop this uninvited guest.

However, Chen Ming simply walked forward as if strolling in a garden, and the vast magical pressure naturally emanating from his body easily repelled all the guards who tried to get close, causing them to fall over.

This is the effect of the divine magic he learned, [Magic Liberation], which allows him to directly release the magic power within his body for attack. It can even sweep across the earth like a great flood, filling the planet and scattering and oppressing all enemies.

With his vast, star-like magical power, he is perfectly suited for this spell.

This precise control, along with the unfathomable display of strength, prompted the high-ranking officials of the royal palace guards to make a swift judgment.

Sure enough, Chen Ming had only "broke" halfway into the core area of ​​the palace when a man dressed in significantly higher-ranking clothes, resembling a guard captain, hurried over. His face showed a tense yet respectful expression as he bowed from afar and called out loudly, "Respected Lord 'Infinite'! His Majesty is waiting in the audience room. Please follow me!"

Clearly, the intelligence system of the Wanglong Kingdom was not lagging behind; they had already recognized this powerful figure who had risen to fame in recent years and was considered a mobile calamity.

Chen Ming readily agreed and followed the head guard to the magnificent audience room.

The king of the Dragon Kingdom was already seated on his throne, flanked by solemn-looking ministers and nobles. Surprisingly, the king's face did not show much anger, but rather a cautious calmness.

The king watched as Chen Ming fought his way in without losing a single soldier, and he had already made up his mind.

He asked in a friendly manner, "Thank you for your mercy, Lord Infinite. May I ask what brings you to my humble Dragon King Kingdom?"

The king was very clear-headed. Given the opponent's ability to instantly kill the immortal demon king Badigandi, destroying this palace in one blow would probably not be difficult.

The fact that the other party did not do that, but instead tried to avoid casualties during the "intrusion," sends a positive signal in itself—he did not come with malice, or at least, he did not come to destroy.

So, whether the other party came seeking money, treasures, status, or power, the king was prepared to satisfy them.

For the Wanglong Kingdom, using these material possessions to befriend such a powerful being is an absolutely profitable deal. It could even be described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

As the saying goes, you can't hit someone who's smiling.

Faced with the king's overly polite, even somewhat obsequious, attitude, Chen Ming felt there was no need to beat around the bush. He went straight to the point, stating the purpose of his visit:

“I have heard that the eighteenth princess of the Dragon King Kingdom, Benedict Gingerdragon, is very beautiful, and I have come here to ask for her hand in marriage.”

"..."

A moment of silence fell over the audience room.

The king paused, a look of surprise flashing across his face. He seemed to frantically search his memory before finally retrieving information about his daughter from the corners of his mind.

Oh yes, he does have a daughter named Benedict. Her mother... seems to be a demon woman of unknown origin?

I remember it was many years ago when I was summoned to the emperor's bedchamber on a whim, and I gave birth to this child as if it were a novel toy.

Because of his mother's special and lowly status, the child naturally had no right to inherit the throne.

Although she nominally holds the title of "Eighteenth Princess," she is hardly considered a true member of the royal family within the royal family, and her status is awkward, like an invisible person.

Therefore, the king had very little affection for this daughter, and he would not even think of her existence on ordinary days, almost not realizing it at all.

He never expected that this "Infinite" lord, who could shake the continent's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or structure of the continent) with his own power, would come with such a large force and make such a... simple request.

And the object of his affections was none other than his almost forgotten eighteenth princess, Benedict.

This is completely illogical.

Given "Infinite's" current status and power, if he wanted to gain benefits or status through a royal marriage, the kingdom had plenty of favored princesses with stronger maternal families and greater political influence to choose from. Why did he choose that shadowy Benedict?

After a brief moment of thought, the king, wanting to test the waters, tried to offer a tactful remonstrance: "It is naturally an honor for Lord Infinite to take a liking to my daughter, and also an honor for my Kingdom of Dragon Kings. Of course, this is permissible! However..."

He changed the subject, a warm smile spreading across his face. "My second, seventh, and thirteenth daughters are also currently unmarried. They are all more outstanding in terms of demeanor, manners, and the court education they have received, and they enjoy a good reputation throughout the kingdom. Lord Infinite, would you like to consider choosing one of them?"

He tried to offer a "better" option to see Chen Ming's reaction.

This was both a gesture of goodwill and a test, an attempt to ascertain whether the other party genuinely valued Benedict herself or had ulterior motives.

"No need."

Chen Ming answered without hesitation, decisively shaking his head in refusal: "I only want Benedict."

Because there are already enough original female protagonists, what he wants now is a two-dimensional girl who leaves a distinct mark on the original work!

Benedict fits this criterion perfectly, and her original fate was tragic, which further fueled his determination to "hijack" her and pull her off her predetermined path.

Seeing his resolute attitude, the king's last doubts vanished.

It seems the other party really did come only for Benedict herself!

Although he still didn't understand, he knew that when dealing with such a powerful figure, complying with their wishes was far more important than investigating the reasons. Trading an insignificant daughter for the friendship of a top-tier expert was a bargain no matter what.

"In that case, we shall do as Lord Infinite says."

The king's face regained its warm smile, and he immediately approved the marriage, which seemed extremely unequal but was actually of great benefit to the kingdom: "I will personally take you to the palace to meet Benedict."

Things progressed more smoothly than expected, and Chen Ming nodded in satisfaction.

Thus, under the king's personal guidance, Chen Ming left the solemn royal palace and headed to the detached palace located on the edge of the royal palace complex.

This detached palace is quite large and has a tranquil environment, and is home to many people of royal lineage.

However, it is not only the direct royal family of the Wanglong Kingdom, but also includes many princes from vassal states.

On the surface, these princes live here under the guise of "studying abroad" or experiencing the culture of the suzerain state as "adopted sons," which sounds glamorous.

But in reality, it is clear to anyone with eyes to see that this is essentially a political tactic—"hostages" held to prevent those vassal states from harboring rebellious intentions and launching a rebellion.

In short, this is similar to the Daimyo hostage system implemented in Japan during the Edo period, as Chen Ming knew it. It placed the heirs or influential members of the royal family of vassal states under the direct control of the central monarchy as a check and balance, ensuring the loyalty of their homeland.

Basically, as long as their countries behave themselves and do not act rashly, these princes held hostage will have their status and lives in the palace fully guaranteed, and can even be described as living a life of luxury.

Therefore, most of them did not feel much awareness or pressure as "hostages" and mostly lived a leisurely life, focusing on enjoying the prosperity of the capital and learning aristocratic skills.

However, while there are those who are content with the status quo, there are also those who are ambitious.

Within this seemingly tranquil palace, a group of ambitious individuals are secretly sharpening their claws, waiting for their chance to rise above others and even stir up trouble.

For example, in the original story, the perverted prince Pacus committed too many heinous crimes in Xilong, arousing public indignation. In order to temporarily quell public anger, his father sent him to the Kingdom of Wanglong as a "student".

Instead of reflecting on his mistakes in a foreign land, he took advantage of the palace environment and Benedict's naivety to deceive her feelings.

Subsequently, under the guise of "seeking to marry the princess of the Dragon King Kingdom," which seemed to enhance his own value and status, he successfully borrowed powerful external forces from the king—including the strongest knight of the Dragon King Kingdom, Randolph the Grim Reaper, who ranked fifth among the world's seven great powers, and nine other knights with formidable combat abilities.

With this borrowed power, after returning to the Kingdom of Cylon, Pakus launched a bloody coup, cruelly murdering all members of the Cylon royal family, including his own father and brothers, and ascending the blood-stained throne over the corpses of his loved ones.

Of course, now that Chen Ming has arrived ahead of time to intercept the deal, there's no chance for Pacus anymore!

Chapter 294: Exquisite White Paper

Follow the king through the exquisite yet somewhat chilly corridors of the palace, and into a well-maintained central garden.

Chen Ming then saw an absolutely beautiful young woman.

She looked to be about a middle school student, with a slender figure, wearing a simple white dress, standing quietly beside a cluster of flowers, as if she blended into her surroundings.

What's most striking is her slightly wavy blue hair, which seems to have a soft-focus effect.

At first glance, her appearance was very similar to that of a Migrud girl, but Chen Ming keenly noticed the differences.